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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.91, 689.04 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.91, 689.04 and 286.32 is: 429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.91 : 689.04 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.91/689.04 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.91x = 689.04 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.91x = 197,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,285.93/458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.90

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